This coming Sunday Nike will host their Women’s Marathon in San Francisco. Coinciding with the marathon is the Mission I’m-Possible/Nike Sportswear Run the Runway event organized by Samantha Jo Alonso in conjunction with Undefeated SF. Alonso and her Runway Crew will be taking on the 26.2 mile run to fight for leukemia. A special Mission I’m-Possible 2.0 t-shirts will be made by UNDFTD, which will be sold on the day with the proceeds going directly to Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Make sure to drop by if you are in the area to show support for a good cause.

UNDFTD San Francisco
516 Hayes Street | Map
San Francisco, CA 94102

After its inaugural event at MILK Studio last summer roused up a collective interest in the blurring of technology and art, The Creators Project returns to the Big Apple with an ever more ambitious agenda. What constitute as a lax coordination of exhibits is in fact a miniature fair ground, with United Visual Artists‘ “Origin” as the centerpiece. An audio-visual sculpture, something of a forte for United Visual Artists, the “Origin” is the final form of UVA’s traveling sculpture that first appeared during Coachella of this year. To catch a glimpse at the installation, simply RSVP (required) here.

House of Hoops by Footlocker will be opening a new location at the Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento, California this Saturday, October 8th, 2011. If you happen to be in the area, make sure to stop by the opening event with host Big Al of 102.5 KSFM, music by DJ Sugabear and special appearances by Tyreke Evans and Ticha Penicheiro. As with previous HoH openings, expect the latest from Nike Basketball, Jordan Brand and maybe even some exclusive recent heat.

Event Date:
Saturday October 8th, 2011 – 2:00pm

House of Hoops
Arden Fair Mall
1689 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA, 95815
916-925-1696

The wait will finally be over tomorrow. In what could be the most anticipated, if not the highlight, of Paris Fashion Week, Kanye West will unveil his fashion line for women.  Simply named “DW”, as in Donda West, West’s late mother who was so crucial in his success. It is also said to be a collaborative effort, with assistance from designers Louise Goldin and Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy.  Kanye’s closest friends are all in Paris sending updates, so keep your eyes on pyrex vision (Virgil Abloh) and Just Don It (Don C) for more updates.

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath for the release of Ronnie Fieg‘s highly anticipated Gel Lyte III “Salmon Toe” collaborative effort with asics, your patience is soon to be rewarded: the shoes will release on September 30th at the grand opening of KITH, Ronnie’s new retail space in Brooklyn. Just 72 pairs will be available in-store, with the first 40 customers in line having the option to purchase an individually numbered deluxe set, priced at $200 and made up of the shoes, KITH x asics tee and wooden dog tags, all packaged in a beautifully engraved wood box. The remaining 32 pairs will retail for $130 and include the dog tags. Additionally, the shoes will be available through Kithnyc.com on the same date at 11 am EST. Click through to see detailed images of the shoes as well as the collector’s package

KITH
233 Flatbush Avenue | Map
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Release Date: September 30th, 2011 (Friday) | 11 am EST

Immediately after the July announcement of its Reethym Of Lite campaign with Swizz Beatz, Reebok Classics and its executive Markus Wonko started plans on the Asia Pacific leg of this global project. With the polymathic Japanese musician Verbal at the helm, this all important region will gets to see its very own interpretation of Reethym Of Lite tonight in Tokyo. Gathered his experiences from the ongoing energy conservation tasks in Japan soon after the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, Verbal thought of a near future proposition where “reediting” the cities will be the tasks at hand for a selected few. This sci-fi theme clip encompassed not only Verbal himself, but a number of talents from the region, including actress Kiko Mizuhara from the film adoption of Norwegian Wood and Daisuke Ueda, all donned with latest Reebok Lite packable apparel and footwear. Choreographed over a virtual soundstage, largely thanks to 3D mapping technology by SUPERBIEN, the creative team behind the film was a who’s who list of celebrated individuals – photographer Doi Koichiro, visual director Yoon, stylist Shun Watanabe, and make-up artist Moma. The soon to debut Reethym Of Lite campaign for Asia Pacific will mark the first of many to come between Verbal and Reebok Classics.

During his time away from fashion the last few years, UNDERCOVER founder and designer, Jun Takahashi hand drew his own modern fairytale entitled “GRACE – The Beginning of The End”. In actuality, the surreal plot line of “GRACE” has been a long running theme to Takahashi designs in UNDERCOVER. And like the prequels before this current incarnation, a special exhibition will take place in Hong Kong this week with original drawings as well as the GRACE dolls themselves. The event, at Hong Kong’s Fringe Club, will also include limited edition t-shirts, shoulder bags and iPhone cases, all inspired by the story. And instead of his GRACE doll making performance in the past, Takahashi will be conducting a live painting performance, a first for the artist. If you’re in the Hong Kong area, trying to stop by and join in on the festivities.

Fringe Club
2 Lower Albert Road | Map
Central, Hong Kong

Exhibition Dates: September 9th, 2011 (Friday) – September 21st, 2011 (Wednesday)

It was something out of military lore.  There were no indicators, no hints, even our Nike hosts answered our inquisitions with smiles and simple responses, “You’ll see”…  Some hours later and still woozy from jet lags, we arrived  in Los Angeles for a “secret event”.   But not just any event, one that will include Nike Vice President of Design and Innovation, Tinker Hatfield, at its Keynote address.  Yet, everyone hushed up at our inquests at L.A. too.  Things became somewhat obvious a few minutes ago when we entered our hotel rooms.  In each accommodation, a tricked out amenity package with a sleek aluminum shade tagged with “It’s About Time” at the ear piece.  Along side it,  a Apple iShuffle with message from Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown saying “If my calculation are correct, for the next 24hrs you are gonna see serious stuff!” Things are becoming clearer now…

Photography: Freshness

Stones Throw is embarking on another Japanese tour soon, with bands Peanut Butter Wolf and The Stepkids at the ready to tear up the stage in Tokyo and Osaka. While the tour is still some months away in November, it is always good to plan ahead and avoid the last minute rush. Like other large musical events before,  Stussy will provide for the exclusive tour t-shirts on behalf of Stone Throw. In two colorways and accompanied by a special postcard, official release dates are still yet to be set but stay tuned here for the update.

L.A.’s Known Gallery will soon host an exhibition by graffiti legend HAZE. Entitled “New Mathematics,” the installation will feature all new work consisting of 35 paintings and 15 drawings, all tied to the underlying theme of the interaction between positive and negative. The exhibit heralds HAZE’s continuing maturation as he further explores his fine arts roots, while his personal history as a graffiti artist leaves a mark as well. The exhibition opens on September 17th.

Known Gallery
441 North Fairfax Avenue | Map
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Exhibition Dates: September 17th, 2011 – October 8th, 2011

Compound Gallery in Portland, Oregon, will be hosting the Nike Graphic Studio Art Show starting tomorrow, September 1st. The exhibition is inspired by Nike‘s long and rich history of innovation in design, and will feature pieces in various media created by a select group of Nike designers. Proceeds from the show will go directly to relief efforts in Japan, with Nike Foundation matching that donation amount. The show will kick off tomorrow evening with an opening reception scheduled from 7 to 10 pm with the artists in attendance. Check out images of some of the pieces from the exhibit after the jump.

Compound Gallery
107 NW 5th Avenue | Map
Portland, OR 97209

Exhibition Dates: September 1st, 2011 (Thursday) – September 30th, 2011 (Friday)

To kick things off at this season’s Magic trade show in Las Vegas, Stussy and Heel Bruise are teaming up to present a photo exhibition entitled “Under the Radar”, which will be happening tomorrow at the Stussy Las Vegas store. The exhibition features work from some recognizable names such as Ray Barbee and Robbie Jeffers, and also some photos from some genuine up-and-coming talents such as Curtis Buchanan and Devin Briggs. The 4 photographers fit the theme of the new series of exhibitions which aims to mesh together established names — not necessarily recognized for their work behind the lens — with others who may or may not have exhibited before. In addition to the exhibit, food and drinks will be provided and also, 2 limited edition tee shirts will be available. Unfortunately, 1 is for promo only and that is the one featuring a photo by Devin Briggs featuring skateboarder Andy Roy, but the other with the “Under the Radar” logo will be available for purchase through Stussy LV.

Stussy Las Vegas
4480 Paradise Road | Map
Las Vegas, NV 89169